Marcus Whitman has won three straight, has outscored opponents 239-87 and averages 270 rushing yards per game. In its last 10 regular-season games, Whitman has scored over 50 points five times. Since starting 4-0, South Seneca is 0-2, getting outscored 79-19. Since 2000, SS is 1-8 in the final game of the regular season. This will be the first regular-season meeting between the Wildcats and the Falcons, and both teams have already clinched spot in the Class C tourney next weekend.

It’s a classic showdown of aerial vs. ground attacks as the vaunted Cadet offense comes in after putting up 41 points on hapless Spencerport. Athena has a stingy defense and a tough ground game, anchored by tailback Najii Wilcox, but looked less than impressive against Irondequoit last weekend. Look for Duell Smith — who had four passing TDs last week — to have a big day through the air.

Two of Monroe County’s newer teams face off in a game to determine the Division III champion. The Cougars (6-0 overall, 5-0 league), who moved into Monroe County this fall from the Livingston County League, feature a balanced attack led by quarterback Tyler Fenti, running back James Smith and wide receiver Jordan Bagwell.

The Blue Devils (5-1, 5-0) are looking to get back on track after losing to tough Orchard Park (Section 6) last week. Victor is the defending league champion and has yet to lose a league game in two years.

It doesn’t get much bigger than this. Aquinas and McQuaid have both handled every opponent on their schedules this year and the two undefeated teams will square off at St. John Fisher College on Friday night in the final regular-season game for both. Aquinas had a big hyped-up game last week against previously unbeaten Bishop Kearney but steamrolled the Kings, 44-0. Both teams can win with either their offense or defense, and the neutral site will take all advantages out of the game. Look for a thriller in the final tune-up before sectionals.

Both teams have secured sectional berths in their respective classes, so each would like to enter the playoffs on a winning note. Pittsford (4-2) could make it two wins in a row while CA (3-3) is trying to avoid two consecutive losses heading into the postseason. Judging by common opponents, the edge goes to the Panthers — both teams beat Penfield and Fairport and both lost to Rush-Henrietta and Webster Schroeder. However, the difference came vs. Webster Thomas; Pittsford won 20-0, while the Braves lost to the Titans, 19-14, on a late touchdown last week. Plus, if there is a homefield advantage in high school sports, Pittsford has that this week as well.